Frequently Asked Questions

May I use a calculator while taking a placement assessment?

ALEKS PPL will provide an on-screen calculator on questions requiring a calculator. An external calculator is not allowed.

What if I do not place into the course I wanted?

If you want to place into a higher-level course, you may use ALEKS PPL learning modules to improve your skills and retake the assessment. An individualized study plan will be created based on your performance on the Initial Placement Assessment. ALEKS will identify what you know and what you are ready to learn next so you can brush up on lost knowledge. An individualized study plan will be created based on your performance on the Initial Placement Assessment. ALEKS will identify what you know and what you are ready to learn next so you can brush up on lost knowledge.

I did not place into the class I wanted. Can I take it anyway?

No, you must achieve the minimum placement result to take each corresponding class.

What should I do if my ALEKS account is inactive?

Once you start your placement process, your ALEKS account will become inactive in 12 months. If your account is inactive and you wish to test again, call or email the Natural Science & Mathematics Divison administrative assistant, Jennifer Hansen at (435)283-7609 or jennifer.hansen2@snow.edu for assistance.

What should I do if I finish my Prep and Learning Module and want to continue working in ALEKS PPL?

If you complete all the topics in your selected Prep and Learning Module, call or email the Natural Science & Mathematics Divison administrative assistant, Jennifer Hansen at (435)283-7609 or jennifer.hansen2@snow.edu for assistance.

I need accomodation for my ALEKS PPL assessment. What do I do?

If you need testing accommodations, please contact the Student Success Advisement Center or the Accessibility Resource Center. The Accessibility Resource Center is designed to provide all individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), appropriate academic adjustments, reasonable accommodations, and/or auxiliary aids where necessary to allow equal opportunity to participate and enjoy the benefit of services, programs and activities conducted by Snow College. If you qualify for testing accomodations, contact Julie Erickson at (435) 283-7243 to schedule an appointment to take the ALEKS PPL Assessment.

I took the ALEKS PPL exam at another school.  Will that score count?

If a student has taken an ALEKS PPL (proctored) exam at another institution, the student should contact the Natural Science & Mathematics Divison administrative assistant, Jennifer Hansen at (435)283-7609 or jennifer.hansen2@snow.edu to determine if a score can be verified and used for placement into a Snow College math course.

Where can I get help with ALEKS?

Visit ALEKS Support or ALEKS Customer Support Form or call (800)258-2374.

 

For additional questions, please call or email the Natural Science & Mathematics Division administrative assistant, contact Jennifer Hansen at (435)283-7609 or jennifer.hansen2@snow.edu.